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Master Class
- A Slice of Life Harem LitRPG
- By: Annabelle Hawthorne, Virgil Knightley
- Narrated by: Jessica Threet, Evan Jordan
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
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The Demon Lord is dead. The System is broken. Somehow, Elias Hearthsong is neither of these things, despite being at the final battle of the Demon Wars. He is a Master Enchanter, perhaps the last one alive. Determined to keep a promise, he crosses the continent to protect his dead friend's legacy: a crumbling orphanage run by a beautiful kitsune. He isn't a teacher, nor does he have experience with children. But with the love of a few good women, anything can become possible.
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Ok, but authors start to make weird choices...
- By Roy on 02-16-23
- Master Class
- A Slice of Life Harem LitRPG
- By: Annabelle Hawthorne, Virgil Knightley
- Narrated by: Jessica Threet, Evan Jordan
Very Enjoyable Listen!
Reviewed: 04-24-23
I wasn't sure what to expect of this book going in, but I am definitely not disappointed that I bought it. Our MC is overpowered, but it's not really emphasized but in a couple of extreme circumstances. There's only a little real action, and the sex isn't porn-level stupid. Instead, the sex only emphasizes the relationships.
This may all sound boring and be a turn-off to some, especially if they expect violence and smut going in. But this story is worth listening to, I promise. The narrators do an amazing job. So amazing that I've since looked for other books they've done regardless of subject.
Do not get bogged down in your expectations and do yourself a disservice by not getting this book.
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Legends & Lattes
- A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes
- By: Travis Baldree
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv, the orc barbarian, cashes out of the warrior’s life with one final score. A forgotten legend, a fabled artifact, and an unreasonable amount of hope lead her to the streets of Thune, where she plans to open the first coffee shop the city has ever seen. However, her dreams of a fresh start filling mugs instead of swinging swords are hardly a sure bet. Old frenemies and Thune’s shady underbelly may just upset her plans. To finally build something that will last, Viv will need some new partners, and a different kind of resolve.
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slice of life
- By Anonymous User on 02-25-22
- Legends & Lattes
- A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes
- By: Travis Baldree
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Will Have You Smiling for Hours!
Reviewed: 04-05-23
Travis Baldree proves he's more than just a voice actor with this book. The story is fun and light. And I love how the menu gets updated just like a status screen in a litrpg!
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Azarinth Healer: Book One
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Rhaegar
- Narrated by: Andrea Parsneau
- Length: 24 hrs and 53 mins
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Ilea likes punching things. And eating. Unfortunately, there aren’t too many career options for hungry brawlers. Instead, the plan is to quit her crappy fast-food job, go to college, and become a fully functioning member of society. Essentially—a fate worse than death.
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A fun story told cartoonishly...
- By Heather L. Lynch on 01-24-23
- Azarinth Healer: Book One
- A LitRPG Adventure
- By: Rhaegar
- Narrated by: Andrea Parsneau
So Much Fun!
Reviewed: 04-03-23
This story never once let me down. Ilea is fun, funny, and loves to fight. But also heal. Her class is a battle healer, and it makes her an absolute beast in a tough spot. There's really not much of anything to complain about this book, and yet, people will always be ridiculous.
I read a review where someone says "I'm no prude..." but they didn't sign up to listen to softcore porn. WHAT!! In no way, shape or form is there any graphic sex in this story. yes, sex scenes happen, but nothing but the bare minimum.
This story is about a grown-up, surrounded by grown-ups. Maybe it's time you grow up, too.
It really bothers me when people leave a shitty review because they are childish and petty. Rate the story based on ALL OF IT.
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Dissonance
- A LitRPG Adventure (Unbound Book 1)
- By: Nicoli Gonnella
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 26 hrs and 44 mins
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Felix's life on Earth had become a series of dead-end jobs, ruined relationships, and rotating apartments smaller than most postage stamps. By all accounts, even his own, he was a coward. Too afraid to move forward, to take risks. Yet when given the chance to choose between risking his life or walking away from a deadly encounter, he didn't hesitate. Moments before his untimely demise, Felix was snatched from earth and thrust into a magical world known only as "The Continent". Empowered by the "System", he learns that he can strengthen himself through combat and dedication.
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I don't think my words can do this justice
- By Joseph on 05-09-22
- Dissonance
- A LitRPG Adventure (Unbound Book 1)
- By: Nicoli Gonnella
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Such an Awesome Book!
Reviewed: 12-29-22
I decided to listen to this audiobook after reading all the books currently available, and I'm glad I did. This was my first audiobook with a male narrator only, and Travis Baldree did a phenomenal job.
This series is really amazing. Yes, the main character is overpowered, but not immediately, and it's not something outside the parameters of the system of the world he is transported to. Felix's journey is not easy, where he is just given some ridiculous power that makes him unstoppable. He struggles throughout, and experiences a whole lot of pain.
But he's smart, and yes, maybe lucky as well. But like I said, it's within system parameters. And if the beginning seems slow, don't despair. It's not long til the action starts.
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Mitigating Risk
- Nora Hazard Series, Book 1
- By: Blaise Corvin
- Narrated by: Emily Beresford
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
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On Ludus, life is often cheap. Nora's childhood hadn't given her many options. With nowhere else to go after losing her family, she joined an old friend in a street gang and found an unlikely home there. But unfortunately, tragedy is about to befall Nora. Grudges from the distant past and movements of shadowy organizations may take away everything she is familiar with and all that she holds dear...possibly even her life. Danger has never stopped her before, but survival may require escaping her old life and embarking on an insane, desperate journey.
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Ludus Lady lashes out!
- By LITRPG Audiobook Reviews on 05-25-18
- Mitigating Risk
- Nora Hazard Series, Book 1
- By: Blaise Corvin
- Narrated by: Emily Beresford
Great Story, Lacking Lead
Reviewed: 10-29-22
This story is has an original approach to its roots in game mechanics that I really liked. It's not the typical Class, Level, Skills, etc. When people being taken and dropped in new worlds is a normal occurrence to the characters, it changes the day to day dynamics.
That said, the main character, Nora, says and does just about everything wrong, immediately after addressing something within herself. For example, at the beginning of the book, she's talking about how great she is and why she's the leader of her gang group-very smart and capable-and BAM!, she just stands there while one of the girls in her group kills on of the others, then a minute later, stabs her best friend 3 times. Like literally, does nothing, says nothing, for minutes, until it's all over.
This is a theme throughout. Some inner dialogue where she addresses a failing, and vows to do better. Then a situation immediately arises where she has the chance to put her plan into action... and does the opposite.
It happened enough that it was the sole reason I removed a star. I'm not sure I've ever wanted to scream at a character so badly to stop being a freaking moron.
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Curious Beginnings
- A LitRPG Adventure (Salvos, Book 1)
- By: V.A. Lewis
- Narrated by: Tess Irondale
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
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The Netherworld: it is a hellish landscape inhabited only by demons. Joining the ranks of newborn demons, Salvos is thrown into the violent, anarchy-ruled landscape of that world. To survive, she will have to learn, she will have to adapt, and she will have to evolve. She will gain experience to reach new Levels of power. Her curiosity aids her but her pride could be her fall. It is the nature of the Netherworld to avoid or conquer any threats faced. After all, the law of evolution is survival of the fittest, and Salvos is a survivor.
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Came for the narrator, stayed for the story!!!
- By Julie Ann on 06-15-21
- Curious Beginnings
- A LitRPG Adventure (Salvos, Book 1)
- By: V.A. Lewis
- Narrated by: Tess Irondale
Only the Beginning of the Awesomeness!
Reviewed: 10-14-22
I read all eight of the books out so far in about two weeks. But I couldn't get enough. So I am now listening to each book.
Tess Irondale does a phenomenal job of bringing Salvos to life. The series is amazing, and I don't think a better narrator could have been chosen. Book 2, here I come!
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The Heart of Betrayal
- The Remnant Chronicles
- By: Mary E. Pearson
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin, Ann Marie Lee, Ryan Gesell, and others
- Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins
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Held captive in the barbarian kingdom of Venda, Lia and Rafe have little chance of escape...and even less of being together. Desperate to save her life, Lia's erstwhile assassin, Kaden, has told the Vendan Komisar that she has a magical gift, and the Komisar's interest in Lia is greater than either Kaden or Lia foresaw.
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Okay
- By LindsayRoseEliz on 10-08-15
- The Heart of Betrayal
- The Remnant Chronicles
- By: Mary E. Pearson
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin, Ann Marie Lee, Ryan Gesell, Kirby Heyborne, Kim Mai Guest
Perfect Narrators for an Amazing Story!
Reviewed: 07-07-22
I can't say enough about this book, so I'm gonna keep it short and simple. This is one of those stories that draws you in and holds you tight, even in the quieter moments. Heck, maybe even more so during the quieter moments. I immediately got invested in the characters, rooting for them, and getting angry for them when bad stuff happened. I was never bored, and that makes all the difference.
Ann Marie Lee is the voice of Gaudrel, a character from the past telling stories to a young girl, and I just imagine sitting around a campfire at night, leaning forward on my rock, and being swept away. She has the most perfect voice for storytelling, especially an epic such as this. That said, all the narrators did a phenomenal job. There was never a moment where I wished someone else was reading. That's hard to pull off with five different voices.
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Found and Forged
- Lost Sentinel Series 4
- By: Ivy Asher
- Narrated by: Mia Madison
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
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My name is Vinna, and it all started with a routine fight in the middle of nowhere Nevada that ended up changing everything. I found...family. My chosen. Power. Vengeance. Now I find myself in the middle of nowhere Russia, my destiny within walking distance, and I have no idea what I'll find. Will I be welcomed? Feared? Despised? We're about to find out. Sentinel City, ready or not here I come.
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Great writing & narration, action packed & humor!
- By Ashley Mann on 05-15-20
- Found and Forged
- Lost Sentinel Series 4
- By: Ivy Asher
- Narrated by: Mia Madison
Great Finish, Least Great of the Series
Reviewed: 06-16-22
I have really enjoyed this series. The FMC is an absolute badass, the narrator is perfect for the character, and the magic is awesome.
But in this final book, our FMC-Vinna-got on my nerves sooo bad, though admittedly, part of it was the way the story was written. It's like Vinna completely lost the ability to act rationally. She's always had a temper & is quick to violence, but there's always a reason. In this book, she was quick to violence with no thought behind it. Repeatedly. And instead of her mates immediately saying, "Stop. It's this, not that," those scenes dragged on so much longer than necessary.
There were also so many scenes where Vinna monologues in her head while staring blankly instead of acting. Which is totally opposite of her norm.
The story was great. The end was great. But this book was my least favorite for simple reasons. It isn't bad, just annoying.
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A Life of Shadows
- Redemption Saga Series, Book 1
- By: Kristen Banet
- Narrated by: Lucy Rivers
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
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Sawyer Matthews has become a master at doing awful things with good intentions, terrible things for the sake of those who need her. She's long given up on being the hero, trying to find peace in no longer being the villain. When her past comes back and she finds herself caught by the International Magi Police Organization, she'll have to revisit her own personal hells and finally confront the very monster that made her what she is. The very monster that has already killed her once before.
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Reverse Harem wtf
- By Mother Of Cats on 06-20-19
- A Life of Shadows
- Redemption Saga Series, Book 1
- By: Kristen Banet
- Narrated by: Lucy Rivers
Such a Phenomenal Story!
Reviewed: 08-08-21
I read this whole series a couple years ago and absolutely loved it. So when it came to audiobook format, I wanted to experience it that way as well. We get an FMC that is completely badass, but helps kids nonstop. Plenty of laughs, some tears, and cool magic, provide structural integrity to a legitimately great book.
And while Lucy Rivers may not have been my first choice for narrator, she still did a good job.
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Rule of Wolves
- King of Scars Duology, Book 2
- By: Leigh Bardugo
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
- Length: 17 hrs and 44 mins
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As Fjerda’s massive army prepares to invade, Nikolai Lantsov will summon every bit of his ingenuity and charm - and even the monster within - to win this fight. But a dark threat looms that cannot be defeated by a young king’s gift for the impossible. Zoya Nazyalensky has lost too much to war. She saw her mentor die and her worst enemy resurrected, and she refuses to bury another friend. Now duty demands she embrace her powers to become the weapon her country needs. No matter the cost.
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All is forgiven, Ms. Bardugo
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 03-30-21
- Rule of Wolves
- King of Scars Duology, Book 2
- By: Leigh Bardugo
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
A Terrific... Ending??
Reviewed: 06-10-21
This book was all I hoped it would be. I found myself trying to read-listen-faster and faster as the story progressed. Nina became one of my favorite characters, and after watching how Shadow & Bone on Netflix combined all of our Grishaverse characters from the get-go, I'm hopeful that Nina, in all her badassery, stays central to the tv series.
Rule of Wolves did a really great job of wrapping up each storyline in an organic way, and boy were there a couple twists I'm so glad not to have seen coming. And though it's the end, there is so much potential for continuation, and hopefully the ending alluded to potential becoming reality in the future, and not just a clever way of telling readers that it may be the end for us, but the characters have futures to look forward to.
And as always, Lauren Fortgang performed beautifully. Her ability astounds me every time I listen to a book she has performed. Her loyalty to a character(s) is obvious from the get-go, and she's one of only a handful of narrators I've heard that never misses a mark. I never think to myself, "She read that line, or paragraph, or scene wrong." Even her inflection is always spot on, regardless of the voice she is using. A book like this, with all its different characters and accents and even languages, the narrator either shines or drowns. And Lauren Fortgang shows us she is a Sun Summoner through and through.
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